LEED Information

LEED Credit MR2.1 & MR2.2  Construction Waste Management

Solid, Pattern and Multiwall polycarbonate/PETG plastic panels used to manufacture the Pretense canopy system are completely recyclable. The resin canopy can be reground and remanufactured into countless types of consumer products, thus not increasing materials sent to a landfill.

Our packaging is designed to be entirely recyclable, making it easy to divert construction waste from landfills.

LEED Credit MR4.1  Recycled Content

Increase demand for building products that incorporate recycled content materials, thereby reducing impacts resulting from extraction and processing of virgin materials. Our Solid, Pattern and Multiwall polycarbonate/PETG panels used to manufacture the Pretense canopy system are made with 40% pre-consumer recycled content.

LEED Credit MR5.1 & MR5.2  Regional Materials

Norton Industries, Inc. products are manufactured in Cleveland, Ohio 44107. "Manufactured" is defined as the final assembly of components into the product that is furnished and installed. This does not include on-site assembly, erection or installation of finished components.

Pretense LEED statement PDF

Warranty

Norton Industries guarantees to the purchaser, for one year, that all units shall be free from defects in material and workmanship. Should any defects occur within that time under conditions of normal use, Norton Industries will repair or replace, without charge, those items found to be defective. Under no circumstances will Norton Industries be liable for any labor or consequential damages attributable to defective material or workmanship.

We reserve the right to determine the best method of correcting the warranty problems. Norton Industries must be contacted before the corrective action is taken. No charges in connection with warranty problems will be reimbursed by Norton Industries without prior written approval from the factory.

Handling & Care

Pre-Installation Storage

The best storage method is in the closed shipping container. If this is not practical, use the following guidelines:

• Store in a dry, dark, and well ventilated area, with no exposure to sunlight, as this will cause the protective polyethylene film to bake onto the sheet, and it will not be removable.
• Cover the canopies with something that will protect them from scratches and falling objects.
• The canopies should be stored indoors.
• Do not store canopies under flexible PVC.

Cleaning

• Use mild liquid dish soap and warm water to clean your canopies. If any dirt remains, gently wipe off with a soft clean cloth.
• After final rinse, dry with a soft cloth to prevent water spotting.
• Do not use sponges, squeegees, brushes or sharp instruments, as they may damage the UV protective coating.

Fire Rating

Polycarbonate resin sheets in horizontal applications offer the equivalent of a Class "A" fire rating. They have passed NFPA 286 as interior finishes in the United States as defined by Chapter 8 of the 2003 International Building Code. Polycarbonate is also considered self-extinguishing. A fire protection engineer should be consulted where automatic fire detection and suppression systems are present.

Seismic

Architectural components are allowed to swing freely as long as they will not be damaged or cause damage as stated in the International Building Code. Cable lengths less than  24" create the greatest pendulum reaction during a seismic event and are not recommended. If 24" or shorter cables are used, allow clearance around the canopy at least the length of the cable. It is not recommended to restrain canopies from movement.

Installation

Canopies come assembled with end caps and cables installed. The canopies are field tensioned to the specified cord length using the finger adjustable side exit couplers.

• Pretense panels should always be installed in accordance with all applicable building codes and regulations.
• Do not cut holes in or drill through Pretense canopies. Doing so may cause the panel to bend in an irregular fashion.
• The lowest point of a suspended Pretense panel should be at least 7'-6" about the finished floor surface.
• Pretense panels are not approved for exterior applications.
• Plastic panels can be damaged by exposure to high temperatures. Panel temperatures should not be permitted to exceed 100º Fafter the tensioning cables have been installed.  
• Do not allow panels to get wet.
• Always install in accordance with installation instructions.